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Comparison of Horizontal bla_CTX-M Gene Transfer via Conjugation among Extended Spectrum β-Lactamases Producing Escherichia coli Isolates from Patients with Urinary Tract Infection, Their Animals and Environment

Adam A. Mwakyoma , Benson R. Kidenya , Caroline A. Minja , Martha F. Mushi , Alison Sandeman , Wilber Sabiti , Mathew T. G Holden , Stephen E. Mshana

The dissemination of the extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) producing E. coli poses a significant public health problem. Understanding the efficiency and frequency of horizontal gene transfer via conjugation of ESBL producing E. coli is imperative towards devising prevention and control measures. This study compared the frequencies and efficiencies of horizontal bla_CTX-M gene transfer via conjugation among Escherichia coli isolates from urine and gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of patients with urinary tract infection (UTI), their animals and environment.

Arch Mol Biol Genet, 2023, Volume 2, Issue 1, p1-8 | DOI: 10.33696/genetics.2.011

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Allelic Variants on SLC6A3 Neurotransmitter Gene and Their Relationship with Personality Traits Scales in Egyptian Athletes

Ayman S. EL-Seedy , Mariam H. Botros , Guylène Page , Veronique Ladeveze

Human dopamine transporter gene (SLC6A3) is one of the neurotransmission genes that plays an important role in controlling the behavior and psychological reactions toward various physical activities. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the associations between SLC6A3 3’-UTR VNTR (3’VNTR) genotypes and eight personality traits in Egyptian athletes. One hundred athletes (50 males and 50 females) and one hundred non-athletes participated in this investigation either in individual or team games.

Arch Mol Biol Genet, 2023, Volume 2, Issue 1, p9-19 | DOI: 10.33696/genetics.2.012

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The Risk Factors Associated with the Incidence of Genital Warts in Iran

Sara Talebipour Nikoo , Ali Lotfi

Objective: Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases is an essential factor in managing diseases in the human population and increasing individuals’ and society’s health levels. Thus to increase our insufficient knowledge about proper prevention methods, we performed this study to assess the risk factors of the incidence of genital warts (GW).

Arch Mol Biol Genet, 2023, Volume 2, Issue 1, p20-25 | DOI: 10.33696/genetics.2.013